Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s

Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s
Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s

Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s

Antique 20 Samovar from Imperial Russia. This beautiful brass Samovar originated from Tula, Russia, and bears the imperial Tula coat of arms. In the 1800's, Tula hosted Russia's first ever factory dedicated to the production of Russian Samovars on an industrial scale. Tula remains Russia's Samovar capital to this day, both producing modern Samovars and paying tribute to Tula's Samovar history with museums and locally funded educational programs.

There are a small handful of exceedingly tiny indentations (pictured), and areas where mild patina has formed over the course of its storied life. The boiler, charcoal chimney, and kettle show evidence of historical use, with nearly (presumably) 100 year old tea leaves still visible in the kettle.

Pay close attention to the (admittedly difficult to photograph) finely pressed stamping showing date-of-manufacture, region, etc. And note the swan-shaped steam valve at the top of the Samovar's boiler. The valve handle works perfectly, although I have obviously not filled this samovar with water. I suspect that it hasn't been used in roughly 100 years, given its well preserved state and appearance.

The original brass tray somehow managed to stay partnered with its Samovar and kettle during the trio's 130 year and 6000+ mile journey through history. All three components are part of this listing. The handles are made of wood and are in great condition. This piece was found in the alcoves of an elderly and eccentric Tulsa-based collector's antiquities shop. How this particular Samovar came to find itself in Tulsa, Oklahoma, nearly 6,000 miles and 130 years!

From Tula, Russia, is a delightful mystery which adds to the story and allure of this antique. Perhaps this old brass gal will find her way back to Europe! Additional images will be made available upon request.

If you'd like to see a different angle, or would like a better look at the beautiful stamping hinted at in the listing gallery, let me know! Kettle weight: 15 3/4 oz. Base weight: 5 lb, 8 oz. Tray weight: 15 1/4 oz.

Total estimated weight: 7 lb, 7 1/4 oz. The kettle measures roughly 15 in length; the Samovar. Its kettle measures in at roughly 20. She's big, to put it mildly. Item condition is reflected in the listing photos.

Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Tracking is provided so that you can follow your item from my front door to yours. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Metalware\Other Collectible Metalware". The seller is "andickso21-0" and is located in this country: US.

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Antique Imperial Russian Samovar with Brass Tray Tula, Russia 1800s


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